November 30, 201312 yr They're not identical players, but their minor league numbers were similar, their rookie years were similar, and they're both left-handed power hitting second basemen. The bolded parts aren't true. It also may be worth reminding you that scouts and statistics doubt Dietrich's ability to stay at second base. Kelly Johnson didn't really stay at 2B! See? Similar! Woo!
November 30, 201312 yr Author They're not identical players, but their minor league numbers were similar, their rookie years were similar, and they're both left-handed power hitting second basemen. The bolded parts aren't true. It also may be worth reminding you that scouts and statistics doubt Dietrich's ability to stay at second base. And our legendary infield coach, Perry Hill, is over the moon with his ability to play second base. Perry Hill > "Some random scout"
November 30, 201312 yr What exactly did Hill say? Either way, coaches are always going to say overwhelmingly positive things about their players to the media.
November 30, 201312 yr Kelly Johnson can also play 3B, 1B and the OF......unlike Dietrich. The only thing that might be comparable is the power....but that's about it.
November 30, 201312 yr And they're lefties and white and they were both teenagers once, they're practically the same person!
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